Theres nothing quite like a gorgeous candle to make you feel more at home, to help you relax and to make your house smell dreamy AF.

　　Autumn is officially here and winter is right around the corner, so adorning your living room, bedroom or home office with a few more candles is just the TLC you need.

　　Reassuring fragrances have actually been proven to benefit mental well-being, concentration and mood as well as the obvious improvement to the aroma of the room.

　　We’ve put together a list of the latest winter-inspired candles to bring an extra dose of cosiness into your house, whatever your budget.

　　SHOP: The best winter candles 2024 1. Yankee Candle Spiced Orange

　　AmazonRrp:29.99

　　Price: £19.99View offer Is it really Christmas if you dont have at least one Yankee candle burning at all times? This Spiced Orange scent isnt too heavy like other festive scents but still ticks all our boxes.

　　2. New York Light Up Scented Candle

　　MSPrice: £10www.marksandspencer.com

　　View offer This candle is perfect for manifesting spending Christmas in New York one day! If youre looking for last-minute gifts - this light-up candle will put a smile on anyones face.

　　3. Jo Malone London Roasted Chestnut

　　Jo Malone Price: £59www.cultbeauty.co.uk

　　View offer Whether youre looking to treat yourself or a loved one, any candle connoisseur will appreciate a good Jo Malone candle. This Roasted Chestnut scent will leave your house smelling sweet and aromatic all season long.

　　4. The White Company Winter Candle

　　The White CompanyRrp:34.60

　　Price: £29.70View offer The White Company Winter candle is an absolute classic. Is it bad that we want to burn this all year round?

　　5. Mandarin, Clove Cinnamon Scented Candle

　　MSPrice: £12www.marksandspencer.com

　　View offer This is definitely one of those candles where youll reuse the ceramic jar, even after the candle is long burnt out.

　　6. Christmas Wish Scented Candle (3 Wick)

　　NeomPrice: £33neomwellbeing.com

　　View offer We are obsessed with NEOMs newest Christmas candle - the packaging alone makes it a winner.

　　7. Green Christmas Tree Pine and Eucalyptus Single Wick Scented Candle

　　NextPrice: £12www.next.co.uk

　　View offer Whether you have a fake or real tree (real for the win, right?), this candle will leave your house with that delicious fresh Christmas tree pine scent.

　　8. Winter Wellbeing Candle Trio

　　NeomPrice: £48neomwellbeing.com

　　View offer If you cant decide which candle to go for, why not get three? An ideal stocking filler, this trio includes NEOMS scents Cosy Nights, Christmas Wish and Perfect Peace.

　　9. Cowshed Winter Candle

　　CowshedPrice: £16www.next.co.uk

　　View offer Cowshed never miss, and their Winter candle is great for gifting to those hard-to-buy-for family and friends.

　　10. WILDRACE Buttery Croissant

　　WildracePrice: £15.95View offer The Winter season is for enjoying all the sweet treats, so this Buttery Croissant candle will leave your house smelling of fresh baked goods every day. Yum!

　　11. WoodWick Cinnamon Chai

　　AmazonRrp:32.99

　　Price: £22.89View offer Cinnamon and the festive season go hand-in-hand, so this Cinnamon Chai candle is a must-have for anyone who likes a rich, warming scent.

　　Top tips for good candle practice Trim the wick Always trim the wick to under a centimetre before lighting any candle. This helps keep the burn even and means the candle lasts longer. If the wick is too long, the flame will grow too tall and leave marks on the glass, even with soy candles. If the flame touches the glass container it can cause the glass to crack.

　　Burn for at least an hour Before putting the candle out, make sure the candle spools entirely across the top. If not, it can cause ‘tunnelling’ and wasted wax around the inside edge of the candle. For pillar candles, make sure to burn them at least one hour for every inch in diameter.

　　…But don’t burn the candle for too long It’s not a good idea to burn the candle for more than 4 hours. After this, the candle gets too hot and begins to evaporate fragrance oil and burn off quicker. Burning in 2 to 3-hour bursts is best to help the longevity of your candle.

　　If the candle gets too hot the wax can completely liquefy. This can cause the glue holding the wick to release and move across the bottom of the container. If that happens the flame can touch the glass and crack it. This is a good reason why you should stop burning a candle once around 2 cm of wax remains.

　　Lucy Brown is a life and style writer for both heat and Closer, covering travel, wellness, fashion and interiors.